HERMÈS - 2020 Universal registration document

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PLANET: RAW MATERIALS

No. 13: Climate Action 13.1 “Strengthen resilience to climate change” s

No. 15: Life on Land 15.1 “Ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use s of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems, in particular forests, wetlands, etc.” The Hermès Group utilises its raw materials in strict compliance with regulations governing the protection of species, such as CITES. Moreover, by supporting certain agricultural sectors, it contributes to their sustainability. In view of its procurement of exceptional natural materials, the preservation of ecosystems is an important issue for the Hermès Group. The preservation of wetlands in Louisiana, where certain exotic hides originate from, is another example of this.

The various Group entities work to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The artisanal production method consumes very little energy. Hermès has been contributing to the Livelihoods Fund since 2012 which offsets part of its carbon emissions.

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No. 14: Life Below Water 14.1 “Prevent and reduce marine waste and pollution” s

Hermès launched a working group in 2020 to reduce the use of plastics in its activities, in particular with the aim of stopping the use of single-use plastics in 2025; most of these currently come from its suppliers.

15.2 “Promote sustainable forest management, halt s deforestation, restore degraded forests”

Hermès monitors its paper consumption (services, packaging) and mainly uses FSC-certified suppliers. The Livelihoods project also supports massive reforestation work, with more than 130 million trees planted to date. To demonstrate its commitment, Hermès took part in the CDP Forest disclosures in 2019 and 2020, obtaining a B rating two years in a row.

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